Mike Tyson was a devastating KO artist throughout his career - but it was during his time as an amateur where his fastest stoppage came.

Heavyweight icon Tyson was a real stalwart in boxing history retiring in 2005 with a fearsome reputation, having left a trail of destruction in his wake, while even becoming undisputed world champion from 1987 to 1990. Mike Tyson left opponent out cold in just 8 seconds with savage KO in amateur fight at the age of 15 years old

And his credentials were certainly proven at amateur level, where he won a gold medal at the 1981 Junior Olympics in the heavyweight division.

In the final, the heavy-handed American made a statement like no other with the landmark event lasting just eight seconds against rival Joe Cortez.

Tyson quickly burst out from hi

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